How far is Monahans, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Monahans, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.92 mi
05h 18m
Flight
301.71 mi
485.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.71 mi
Kilometers
485.56 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.92 mi
Kilometers
582.45 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, May 28, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Monahans
Thu, May 28, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monahans
2026-05-28T03:19
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, May 28, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monahans
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Monahans
180.1 mi
02h 39m
To San Antonio
181.8 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, May 28 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Monahans and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monahans and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Avenue

    54 m · 7 sec · South Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · East Sealy Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1601: Penwell

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20 State Route South

    1083 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 20 State Route South

  8. 8

    Turn right

    25.3 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Gaston Street

    22.4 mi · 26 min · South Gaston Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road

    126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    242.5 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monahans and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
260 mi · 72%
South Gaston Street
22.4 mi · 6%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 5%
I 20 East
17.2 mi · 5%
East Sealy Avenue
3.02 mi · 1%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

243 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
02h 39m from Monahans
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Monahans and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monahans to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km) and usually takes 05h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.1 miles from Monahans and 181.8 miles from San Antonio.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.26 one way or $96.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Monahans and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monahans and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 301.71 mi (485.56 km).

Monahans

#1 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 San Antonio

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Population1,567,118
Coordinates29.4241200, -98.4936300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: (-102.892584, 31.594101)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.77 gal
48.34 L · about $48.26
Round trip
$96.52
25.54 gal · 96.68 L
Estimated CO2
113.5 kg one way
Round trip: 227 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.26 $96.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.30 $108.60
Premium $4.59 $58.63 $117.25
Diesel $3.99 $50.99 $101.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Monahans and San Antonio. The current time is 03:19:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.